Corporate Operations: Page 234
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Deep Dive
Despite bets on fast-growing brands, Dr Pepper Snapple isn't giving up on soda
As healthier beverages become increasingly popular, the beverage giant is still digesting its acquisition of Bai Brands and placing emphasis on a "both hands strategy" for growth.
By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2017 -
Dole settles listeria lawsuits
The civil cases were related to bagged salad contamination linked to an Ohio processing plant last year.
By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017 -
Trendline
Mergers and acquisitions
Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.
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Can Amazon earn grocery dominance with more automation?
A Barclays report noted that fewer human-centered processes in the warehouse and delivery, including the use of “robot vans,” could drive massive growth for the company’s Fresh service.
By Jeff Wells • May 2, 2017 -
Retrieved from Coca-Cola on April 20, 2017
Coke partners with chefs and foodies to put the soda on more dinner menus
As part of its “Serve with a Coca-Cola” campaign, the beverage giant is hoping this effort will reinvigorate a brand losing ground with health-conscious consumers.
By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017 -
Food Lion spends $110M to remodel stores in Richmond, VA
The grocery chain, a unit of Ahold Delhaize, has overhauled locations in other markets including Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina.
By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017 -
Instacart looks to expand reach into 80% of U.S. households by 2018
The third-party grocery delivery service, which recently expanded into Detroit and Las Vegas, plans to enter new markets in the coming months.
By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Sam Adams founder urges DOJ to crack down on craft brew takeovers by beer giants
The U.S. beer market is already a "duopoly" in which Molson Coors and AB InBev control 90% of production — and the government should stop any further consolidation from occurring, according to Jim Koch.
By Christopher Doering • May 1, 2017 -
Retrieved from Amazon on April 28, 2017
Deep DiveHow Amazon is disrupting grocery
The e-commerce giant isn’t killing it in the space — yet — but analysts say its efforts are poised to payoff in the long run.
By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2017 -
Why a former dairy changed itself into a nut milk company
After closing its doors last fall, Elmhurst Dairy reinvented itself by embracing consumer demand for plant-based beverage products.
By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017 -
Hormel and Campbell rank among the best corporate citizens
The two food manufacturers have detailed environmental and sourcing policies in place that help the environment, employees and their bottom line.
By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017 -
Conagra employees save more than $5M through sustainability efforts
The company's annual initiative, which recognizes workers for developing environmentally friendly policies, has saved $232 million since 2009.
By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017 -
Salad vending machine company Farmer's Fridge plans expansion
The Chicago-based company plans to add about 200 locations this year, potentially in Milwaukee and other Midwest markets.
By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017 -
Weis to invest $90M in renovation and expansion
After adding 44 locations last year, the Mid-Atlantic chain's momentum is continuing.
By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017 -
Another major shareholder pressures Whole Foods to explore sale
Neuberger Berman, which owns a 2.7% stake in the retailer, says the company isn't living up to its value.
By Jeff Wells • May 1, 2017 -
Ahold Delhaize firms up its decentralized approach with brand-specific hires
The company announced new executive roles for each of its grocery banners, including Hannaford, Stop & Shop and Giant Foods.
By Jeff Wells • May 1, 2017 -
Hershey's limited edition candies offer tastes of American summers
The varieties bring new flavors to mainstays Kit Kats, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chocolate bars, Kisses, PayDays and Twizzlers.
By Caroline Macdonald • April 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
PepsiCo CEO: We're holding off on a big acquisition — for now
“There isn’t a large company that we have not looked at,” Indra Nooyi, chairwoman and CEO of PepsiCo, said at the Beverage Forum in Chicago.
By Christopher Doering • April 28, 2017 -
Lidl plans stores near Kroger's home turf in Cincinnati
The company's flagship stores should offer the selection and technology to compete with the disruptive hard discounter that is slated to open its first U.S. locations this summer.
By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017 -
Evolving views of healthy eating strain CPG sales
Major manufacturers are especially feeling the pinch as consumers are more likely to turn to "healthier" versions of their favorites from smaller upstart companies.
By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017 -
Harris Teeter launches free-from shelf labeling
The new program identifies in-store items that are free from 101 ingredients — including preservatives, additives, artificial colors and sweeteners — with a blue shelving tag.
By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017 -
Hy-Vee plans drive-up grocery for online orders
The store, which will be developed in western Des Moines, IA, takes a page from Amazon’s new click-and-collect locations based in Seattle.
By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The secrets to their success: How discount grocery retailers prosper
Stores like Aldi, Save-A-Lot and Lidl embrace smaller footprints, limited product selection and low prices to attract cash-strapped consumers.
By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017 -
Unilever and Nestlé beat expectations, but still have to deliver
The global food giants are coming off of recent victories, but they will need to do more in order to keep investors interested.
By Caroline Macdonald • April 27, 2017 -
How snack companies can get to consumers without a grocery store
According to Euromonitor International's senior food analyst, companies should look for opportunities to sell their products through click-and-collect and home delivery platforms.
By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017 -
General Mills products get healthier, but revenues do not
The company says 79% of products sold in the U.S. have been nutritionally improved since 2005, but sales continue to decline.
By Caroline Macdonald • April 27, 2017
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